Bob;
        Thank you for the interesting link to automtiverebuilder.com. The
article on connecting rod bolts was very informative, maybe too much so.
Too much knowldge is a dangerous thing. Maybe I misunderstood but it
sounded like the 2.1L style rod bolts were "the way to go" because they
could provide te best stretch-to-yield results. The extra turn after
reaching the torque vaule negates variable rotational head bolt friction.
Or something like that.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
 neksiwel.20m.com
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